Leresche et Cie

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Best known as a razor manufacturer, Leresche et Cie also manufactured Le Mécanic pocket lighters during the 1930s. Designed by Pierre Boyer in 1930, these lighters were likely produced until the beginning of World War 2. (EB)


French Utility Patent - 1930

Pierre Boyer, 1930/1931

Leresche Mécanic

with engine-turned nickel finish

Leresche Mécanic

with engine-turned nickel finish

Leresche Mécanic

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Leresche Mécanic

with engine-turned nickel finish

Leresche Mécanic

with engine-turned nickel finish

Leresche Mécanic

with engine-turned nickel finish

Leresche Mécanics

two variations compared

Leresche Mécanics

two variations compared

Leresche Mécanics

two variations compared

Leresche Mécanics

two variations compared

Leresche Mécanics

two variations compared

Leresche Mécanics

two variations compared

Leresche Mécanic

flint & fuel screws

Le Mécanic pocket lighter

1932 distributor advertising

Le Mécanic pocket lighter

1938 distributor advertising

Leresche et Cie

souvenir postcard

Leresche et Cie

souvenir postcard